Fortnite Update Patch 1.79 Adds Port-A-Fortress, Bug Fixes And More

We knew that Epic Games would be adding the new Port-a-Fortress item to Fortnite very soon, and now it is available. It has been added to the game through the new 1.79 patch, which also packs plenty of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes.

The new Soaring Solos limited time event has been added to the game, replacing the High Stakes event. This event allows players to re-deploy gliders when jumping from high areas. This is something that players are able to do in the recent Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout beta, so the timing of this one is certainly interesting.

The developer has been regularly pumping out new content for the game, which continues to be the hottest game in gaming. It is currently in its fifth season, though season 6 will reportedly be coming soon and pack some big changes. Very little information on the sixth season is known at this point, but we’ll bring you more information as soon as it becomes available.

Fortnite 1.79 Patch notes

CPU optimization for Xbox One (optimized memory copy operations). This is expected to improve performance.

Fortnite 1.79 update optimized file layout on Xbox One to improve streaming performance. This should reduce instances of buildings rendering in late.

Battle Royale Changes in Fortnite version 1.79

LIMITED TIME MODE: SOARING SOLOS

Summary
Classic Battle Royale with gliders that can be re-deployed by pressing Jump when falling from large heights.

PLAYGROUND

Fortnite update 1.79 introduced a new consumable to the Playground LTM that will allow you to spawn an entire Spiky Stadium. We were inspired by the amazing things you’ve been making within Playground, and cannot wait to see what you create as we continue to build out the future of creative mode in Fortnite.

Limited Time Item: Spiky Stadium

Present in Playground only, found in red Supply Drops (along with a ton of impulse grenades).

Builds a 7×11 sized stadium full of Damage Traps and Bouncers.

WEAPONS + ITEMS

Port-a-Fortress

It’s huge!

Builds instantly.

Fortnite version 1.79 includes built-in Bouncers for an easy exit.

Legendary Rarity.

Found in Vending Machines, chests, Supply Drops, and Supply Llamas.

Bug Fixes

Fortnite update 1.79 fixed an issue where there was a slight delay when consuming multiple Small Shield Potions.

The Grappler will no longer result in an inability to change equipment.

GAMEPLAY

Reduced the edit button hold timing when using a controller.

Old School from 0.25s to 0.2s.

Quick Builder from 0.25s to 0.2s.

Combat Pro from 0.25s to 0.2s.

Builder Pro from 0.25s to 0.15s.

The Storm wall no longer destroys structures during the last few circles of the match.

AUDIO

Bug Fixes

Reload audio for the Double Barrel Shotgun no longer plays twice.

UI

Unsupported characters within in-game names will now show up as �, rather than the fallback debugging font glyph that was previously used. Loading the fallback font was causing long hitches for clients, so we’ve disabled it.

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue causing the reticle to not appear until after you’ve switched weapons.

Fortnite update 1.79 added edge glow to wall bounce pads, only visible from the reverse side. This is to help players recognize when a wall bounce pad is on the opposite side of a ledge in front of them.

Bug Fixes

CUBE visual effects will no longer get stuck after a player has left the area.

The Grill Sergeant Outfit will now render properly in-game.

This fixes the issue where players were seeing a floating head and pickaxe.

Save the World Changes in Fortnite update 1.79

MISSIONS + SYSTEMS

Weekly Horde Challenge 7

This week, deploy your fort against hordes of enemies who are immune to crowd control effects. Stuns, knockbacks and slowing fields won’t help you this time!

Earn 1500 Gold for the first-time completion.

This challenge is repeatable for Event Tickets.

Bug Fixes

Fortnite patch 1.79 fixed an issue preventing players from being able to complete Storm Shield Defense side missions.

HEROES

Bug Fixes

The Keen Eyes ability now properly highlights nearby loot.

WEAPONS + ITEMS

Bowler Flintlock Launcher added to the Weekly Store.

Fires cannon balls that damage and knockback groups of enemies.

The cannon balls can bounce before exploding, damaging nearby enemies with each bounce.

Available Wednesday, September 19 at 8 PM ET until Wednesday, September 26 at 8 PM ET.

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